Job Summary Join our dynamic team! NIH, the world's largest medical research facility, has this challenging and rewarding chief medical officer (CMO) position available with CDP, part of NICHD's DiPHR within DIR. CDP conducts translational and clinical research with the mission of advancing clinical development of novel contraceptive methods for men and women. CDP scientists coordinate and integrate program components to produce groundbreaking contraceptive research. The program also utilizes technology transfer mechanisms to form partnerships, translating discoveries and clinical advances into products that address unmet contraceptive needs of men and women. Additionally, CDP's Contraceptive Clinical Trials Network (CCTN) conducts clinical evaluation of new agents. The CDP/DiPHR CMO will oversee clinical evaluation of investigational products for male or female contraception. The ability to work with a wide spectrum of individuals in a team setting is essential. The CMO reports directly to the CDP chief. Key duties and responsibilities include: * Organizing, coordinating, and directing operations and providing oversight * Providing subject matter expertise and safety oversight for development of protocols and execution of clinical trials sponsored by CDP particularly related to defining study outcome measures, eligibility, safety monitoring, and halting rules * Participating in analysis of deidentified data and in manuscript preparation for interpreting and publishing results * Preparing and presenting trial results at selected major scientific meetings * Serving as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for CCTN contracts * Establishing and adjusting goals, objectives, priorities, policies, guidelines, and standards, and participating in short- and long-term planning of the organization as directed * Acting as an advisor and consultant, providing leadership and medical-research expertise on policy, programs, planning, standards, and practices Required Qualifications Candidates for the CDP/DiPHR CMO position must possess a Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree and be either board-eligible or board-certified. Experience in women's health research is desirable. Equal Employment Opportunity The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job applicants . Standards of Conduct/Financial Disclosure If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. Foreign Education This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Learn more about Foreign Education . Reasonable Accommodation You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. PDN-9cd4ef26-ee79-493b-a2bf-647b920969a8